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  • About
    • CECU Staff
    • State Associations
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Campaign to Create 5M Career Professionals
  • Membership
    • Education Membership
    • Allied Membership
    • Associate Membership
    • International Membership
    • Financial Advisory Council
    • Affinity Programs
    • Student Success Stories >
      • 2019 Student Success Stories
      • 2018 Student Success Stories
  • Advocacy
    • Legislation >
      • Legislation Against the Sector
      • Protect Veterans' Access
      • Short-Term Pell Grants
      • Higher Education Act
    • Regulation >
      • Accreditation & Innovation
      • Borrower Defense to Repayment
      • Gainful Employment
      • State Authorization
    • PAC
    • Government Relations Resources >
      • Appropriations & Budget
      • Federal Financial Aid
      • Grassroots Toolkit
      • Military & Veterans Education
      • Regulation Links
      • GR Newsletter
    • Issue Briefs
    • Veterans
    • Coronavirus >
      • COVID19 Webinars
      • Grant Guide
  • News
  • Events
    • CEO Summit
    • Convention
    • Hill Day
    • Leadership Institute
    • Let VETS Choose
  • Resources
    • CECU Resource Center
    • CECU Webinars
    • Professional Certification
    • Book - Success Story
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Convention
Registration
Program
Hotel & Travel​
Exhibit Hall ​
Sponsorship​
Contact Us​
Convention

​2021 Career Education Convention!

We are excited to host the 2021 Career Education Convention in Grapevine, TX at the Gaylord Texan alongside CCST. This event has become the largest gathering for leaders in postsecondary career education across America to listen, learn and engage with thought leaders in the field. Including various keynote speakers, idea generating opportunities, educational sessions and networking connections, the 2021 Convention will not disappoint! ​

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic in order to plan a safe and successful event for all attendees. Because of this, CECU will be postponing the schedule for booth and attendee registration to Spring 2021 in order to make the best possible decision regarding the event.

If you have questions regarding the the Convention or other CECU events please email events@career.org. 

Important Dates & Deadlines
  • February 1 - Booth registration opens to CECU members
  • March 1
    • ​Call for Sessions opens
    • Early Attendee registration begins​

Travel Tip
We recommend attendees arrive Monday morning and leave no earlier than Thursday morning to take full advantage of the Convention.
Registration
Registration

Registration Dates
  • March 1 - Early attendee registration beings
  • April 1 - Early attendee registration rates ends, regular registration rates begin

CECU Registration Rates for Members & Nonmembers
Early Rates
​(March 1 - April 1)
Onsite Attendee
Virtual Attendee
Speakers
Keynotes Only
​(Virtual)
CECU Member
$750
$500
$500
$300
Nonmember
$950
$700
$700
$500
Regular Rates
​(April 1 - June 15)
Onsite Attendee
Virtual Attendee
Speakers
Keynotes Only
​(Virtual)
CECU Member
$800
$550
$550
$350
Nonmember
$1,000
$750
$750
$550

CCST Registration Rates for Members & Nonmembers
​(Must be from a Texas school to qualify for these rates)
Value
Regular Registration Rate
Onsite Registration Rate
Virtual Attendee
CCST Member
$495
$570
$250
Nonmember
$595
$670
$350

Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded only if written notice of cancellation is received at CECU on or before May 1, 2021. In the event of a written cancellation, 30% of the registration fee will be retained to cover administrative costs. After May 1, 2021, NO refunds will be given. Please note that this cancellations policy applies only to attendees. Please see the the exhibitor page for information regarding booth cancellations. 

Payments: All attendee registration payments are due to CECU by May 1, 2021. Checks can be mailed to 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1050, Arlington, VA 22209. Please refer to the exhibit hall page for dates related to exhibit booth registration.


*Pricing for additional school attendees is based on two attendees from the same institution registering at the "First Two School Attendees" price. 
**Each 10x10 booth includes two complimentary exhibitor attendees. Exhibitors will receive a discount code to register attendees with.
***Guest registrants will only be granted access to the exhibit hall for evening receptions.
Program
Call for Sessions
The 2021 Call for Sessions will begin March 1, 2021 and will end April 1, 2021.

Schedule 
The 2021 Convention schedule will be posted spring 2021.

​Travel Tip- we recommend attendees arrive Monday evening and leave no earlier than Friday morning to take full advantage of the Convention.

Hotel & Travel​
Hotel Information

​All conference general sessions, workshops, and exhibit space will be convened at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX. CECU has partnered with the Gaylord Texan to provide reduced group rate pricing for annual convention attendees. Please support the Annual Convention by staying at a conference hotel.

Gyalord Texan Resort and Convention Center 
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051
(817) 778-1000
Reservation Link
Rate: $199 plus taxes, inclusive of resort fee.
To make reservations please call: 877-491-5138
  • Room reservations must be made on or before May 22, 2021. Room reservation requests after this date will be subject to hotel availability.
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Please Note: CECU has not given any third parties permission to block, reserve, or book hotel reservations on their behalf. If you receive inquiries from a third party to book hotel reservations, this constitutes an interference with CECU’s contractual agreement with the hotel. In addition, CECU has no recourse for reservations made through a third party. These inquiries are misleading solicitations to CECU’s attendees and exhibitors, which are not authorized by CECU. These companies have no affiliation with CECU. Please do not respond to these attempts. All CECU endorsed and negotiated housing options are posted here on our website.

Travel Suggestions

Gaylord Texan Resort will provide shared transportation services to and from DFW Airport every 30 minutes (at every hour and half hour) between 5 am - 8 pm daily. The fee is $17 per person. Guests arriving to DFW Airport should call 817-778-2400 to book their transportation to the hotel. Guests departing from the hotel to DFW Airport can also call to make a reservation, or simply walk up to the transportation podium on the front drive.

When planning your trip to the CECU Convention, it's suggested that attendees arrive no later than noon on Monday, June 14, 2021 to allow enough time for you to travel from the airport to the hotel and get settled prior to the start of the Convention. Please plan to arrive earlier if you are taking advantage of the pre-conference activities/meetings.
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Travel suggestion - we recommend that attendees arrive Monday evening and leave no earlier than Friday morning to take full advantage of the Convention offerings!

Exhibit Hall ​
​Exhibit Booth Information

​Why Exhibit? The CECU Annual Convention is the largest event in the postsecondary career education sector. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in the sector. We have planned several food and beverage functions that will take place in the exhibit hall to maximize foot traffic and opportunities to actively engage with attendees.

Booth Registration Dates
  • February 1 - Registration open for Allied Champion Members*
  • February 8 - Registration open for Allied Advocate Members*
  • February 16 - Registration open for Allied Partner Members*
  • February 18 - Registration open for the general public
*CECU Allied members will receive a private email link to register the morning registration opens for their membership group. Allied Champion and Allied Advocate members will receive a discount code to obtain their booth as part of their membership benefit. 
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Exhibit hall schedule
Exhibit Hall Schedule
  • Monday, June 14th: Opening Reception 5:00 - 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 15th: 8:00am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 16th: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Booth Registration Rates
Member Exhibit Booth Rates
Early
(February 1 - March 1)
Regular
(March 2 - June 14)
10x10 Booth
$2,800
$3,000
10x10 Premium Booth
$3,000
$3,200
10x20 Booth*
$5,200
$5,500
20x20 Booth*
$10,000
$10,500
Non-Member
​Exhibit Booth Rates
Early
(February 1 - March 1)
Regular
(March 2 - June 14)
10x10 Booth
$4,000
$4,500
10x10 Premium Booth
$4,200
$4,700
10x20 Booth*
$7,400
$7,900
20x20 Booth*
$15,000
$15,750
*Booth Sizes: Through exhibit registration you will be able to book a standard 10x10 booth or a corner/end 10x10 booth. If you are interested in securing a larger booth please contact us directly so we can assist you. You can reach us at events@career.org or 571-800-6521.
information for  exhibitors
Thank you to our Exhibitors for supporting the CECU Convention. If you are an exhibiting company, please click the link below for details about the exhibit hall, information due to CECU, the exhibitor kit and more.

For questions, please contact us at events@career.org. 

2021 Exhibitor Information
Exhibit Hall Floor plan
Booths in grey have already been selected.
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Cancellations and Refunds: In the event of cancellation of the Convention due to fire, strikes, government regulation or other causes beyond CECU control, CECU shall not be liable for failure to hold the Convention as scheduled, and CECU shall determine the amount of exhibit fees to be refunded. In the event of cancellation by Exhibitor, 50% will be retained by CECU if notice of cancellation is received in writing before May 1, 2021, and no refund will be made for cancellation after May 1, 2021. In the event that the meeting is canceled, all registrations and exhibit fees will be refunded or adjusted to account for a virtual event.​
Sponsorship​
Sponsorships

CECU's Sponsors play a vital role in successfully executing CECU’s programs, events and communication initiatives. As a Sponsor, your organization has high-profile exposure with top education leaders in the field. The information below serves as our initial thinking about how we can work together to support your work with our institutions. We want to be flexible and innovative in working with you to create a sponsorship package that is best for your organization. View this as a starting point of a discussion, not a final destination.
​Sponsorship Questions: Contact Kelley Blanchard at kelley.blanchard@career.org or 571-970-6471.
Sponsorship Prospectus
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Contact Us​
Contact Us

If you have any questions related to the CECU Convention please contact us at events@career.org or (571) 800-6521.

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​Annual Convention
June 14-16, 2021
Gaylord Texan
Grapevine, TX

​@CECUed | #CECU2021

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Contact
Career Education Colleges and Universities
​1530 Wilson Boulevard | Suite 1050 | Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 571-970-3941 | Fax: 571-970-6753 | Privacy

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